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#208 - Prof Alun Williams - Can Science Solve The Transgender And DSD Athlete Debate?
Manage episode 441189109 series 2638917
Prof Alun Williams of Manchester Metropolitan University who’s research focuses on the genetics of human physical performance, injury risk, health and it’s relation to sex categories in sport.
The transgender athlete and DSD athlete debate hit a new height in the 2024 Olympics. But what does the science suggest about this highly debated area in sports? Are we focusing on the moral and social elements to a scientific answer?
Expect to learn; the differences between trans-athletes and DSD athletes, why it’s possible for federations to have the same policies on trans-athletes, the ethics of trans-athlete and DSD testing, the effects of lowering testosterone in trans-women athletes, how much of your performance is down to genetics or training, how your genetics can predict injury risk, and much more.
Extra Stuff:
Get 20% of MindStrong Sport app subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get in Touch: Instagram: @lewishatchett TikTok: @lewis_hatchett To sponsor or contact the show visit: podcast.lewishatchett.com
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Manage episode 441189109 series 2638917
Prof Alun Williams of Manchester Metropolitan University who’s research focuses on the genetics of human physical performance, injury risk, health and it’s relation to sex categories in sport.
The transgender athlete and DSD athlete debate hit a new height in the 2024 Olympics. But what does the science suggest about this highly debated area in sports? Are we focusing on the moral and social elements to a scientific answer?
Expect to learn; the differences between trans-athletes and DSD athletes, why it’s possible for federations to have the same policies on trans-athletes, the ethics of trans-athlete and DSD testing, the effects of lowering testosterone in trans-women athletes, how much of your performance is down to genetics or training, how your genetics can predict injury risk, and much more.
Extra Stuff:
Get 20% of MindStrong Sport app subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get in Touch: Instagram: @lewishatchett TikTok: @lewis_hatchett To sponsor or contact the show visit: podcast.lewishatchett.com
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